Hillary Clinton Gets Flint Endorsements

[MrWendel]

http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/2/15/1485609/-Hillary-Clinton-Gets-Flint-Endorsements

By Inkin

As you may recall, Hillary visited Flint, Michigan, shortly before the New Hampshire primary. Politico reports that three local religious leaders, Revs. Hubert Miller and Al Harris, and Bishop Rogers L. Jones Sr., have endorsed Clinton as a result.

“Secretary Clinton has certainly aided us in bringing added political attention to our plight in the city of Flint,” Miller said in a statement released by the campaign, “causing other politicians to move legislation on this subject, and vowing to do everything within her power to assist Flint in recovering from this sinful social experiment we call the Flint Water Crisis.”

Harris added that Clinton did not use the water crisis as a “platform to further her political agenda,” but rather brought her own spotlight to shine light on the problem. “Her voice was more than that of a politician,” he said, “it was the voice of a humanitarian.”

The Clinton campaign is also encouraging campaign volunteers to aid Red Cross and United Way in distributing water, and Clinton is requesting that Pres. Obama issue a Medicaid waiver to Michigan to allow Flint residents under 21 to receive universal Medicaid coverage.

[leftofcool]

1. Revolutions don't mean a damn thing if you don't have good drinking water

I am so proud of her for having her campaign staff work with the Salvation Army and Red Cross instead of campaigning.

[still_one]

2. But, but, we were told by some here "that the people in Flint

hate Hillary"

Gee what's the world coming to if you can't trust what some people post?

[kstewart33]

3. Good to know. Thanks for posting! nt

[Thinkingabout]

4. A candidate who has fought for health care for the young for many years.

The Flint water crisis is terrible and mostly was preventable, was not a smart decision. They said this was to save money for Flint and is going to cost many times more than would have ever been saved and I am not counting the damage to humans.

[litlbilly]

5. Just a fake extension of her flint photo op, so obvious to anyone with half a brain.

[MrWendel]

6. So as...

someone with half or maybe even a full brain, you knew that she sent out emails to supporters asking for donations to help flint right? Or was that part of the PR, corporate america, wall street, puppy kicking strategy too for everything she does?

[Ferd Berfel]

7. SHe's just trying to get elected

[MrWendel]

8. What?

You mean this is an election? What Bernie running for anyway. I thought he wanted to be President? I guess I was misinformed?

[Lucinda]

11. She asked people who ALREADY support her to send money

She has nothing to gain with us other than getting more help to Flint

[Ferd Berfel]

16. Photo Op

Ask her how she thinks NAFTA is doing for FLINT.

[Persondem]

9. Reality beats pixie dust and unicorns. Getting things done matters as does helping

real people with real problems. K & R

[RoccoR5955]

10. If religious leaders are endorsing a candidate,

ANY candidate, they should have their church's tax exempt status taken away.

Also the United Way is bullshit. Only a fraction of the funds that you contribute to the United way go towards programs.

I also wonder how much of her millions Clinton has donated to the water crisis in Flint. She certainly has the money to spare for a few truckloads of water.

[MrWendel]

12. Just to be sure...

your against Al Sharpton endorsing Bernie then if it comes down to it?

[RoccoR5955]

13. What church does Sharpton represent?

I don't care who they support, or what the hell church they are from.
If a religious organization, or its leaders endorse a candidate, they should have their tax exempt status revoked. PERIOD, END OF SENTENCE.

[sheshe2]

14. K&R

Thank you MrWendel, I am glad she is doing all she can for the people of Flint.

[Starry Messenger]

15. k&r